Will it work in your country?
Samsung's North Africa page lists 15 LTE FDD and 3 LTE TDD bands for the SM-G556B, including the 800 MHz band 20 and 700 MHz band 28 that EU networks use outside cities, plus 5G n78.
Try the push-to-talk apps on the Galaxy XCover7
These services list the Galaxy XCover7 as supported. Microsoft lists the XCover7 for Teams Walkie Talkie outside North America. Pick one and try what it can do.
Tap the talk button on the screen for the next call, hold it to talk; the tabs switch the app's screens.
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The Galaxy XCover7 next to other radios, to scale. Pick up to three to compare.
Full specifications
Values come from the sources listed at the end of the page. Where they disagree, both values are shown.
| LTE FDD bands (SM-G556B) | B1 B2 B3 B4 B5 B7 B8 B12 B13 B17 B20 B26 B28 B32 B66 |
|---|---|
| LTE TDD bands (SM-G556B) | B38 B40 B41 |
| 5G bands (SM-G556B) | FDD n1 n3 n5 n7 n8 n20 n26 n28 n66 n71; TDD n38 n40 n41 n77 n78 |
| 3G | WCDMA B1 B2 B4 B5 B8 |
| 2G (GSM) | 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz |
| SIM | Dual SIM: one nano-SIM and an eSIM, plus a separate microSD slot |
| Operating system | Android 14 at launch |
|---|---|
| Updates | Up to four Android upgrades and five years of security updates |
| Processor | 6 nm octa-core (2.2 GHz and 2.0 GHz) |
| Memory | 6 GB RAM and 128 GB storage (109.7 GB available); microSD up to 1 TB |
| Security | Samsung Knox with Knox Vault |
| PTT services that list it | TASSTA (Android 14); GroupTalk (PTT and alarm button); Mobile Tornado; Microsoft Teams Walkie Talkie (outside North America) |
| Screen | 6.6-inch FHD+ (1080 × 2408) TFT LCD (PLS), 60 Hz |
|---|---|
| Touch | Touchscreen that responds to leather gloves under 2 mm thick (Samsung lab tests) |
| Glass | Corning Gorilla Glass Victus+ |
| Battery | 4,050 mAh (typical), 3,950 mAh rated; user-replaceable |
| Battery life (published figures) | 4G talk up to 38 hours; video playback up to 18 hours |
| Charging | USB-C with 15 W fast charging; POGO pins for charging docks (dock sold separately) |
| Water and dust rating | IP68 (1.5 m of fresh water for 30 minutes) |
|---|---|
| Military test standard | MIL-STD-810H |
| Drop | 1.5 m for the phone alone and 1.8 m in the included case (Samsung lab tests) |
| Weight | 240 g |
| Size | 169.0 × 80.1 × 10.2 mm (height × width × depth) |
| Sound | Dolby Atmos; louder speaker than the XCover5, according to Samsung |
| PTT key | No dedicated PTT key: the XCover key on the left side is programmable to launch an app; key mapping varies by app |
|---|---|
| Audio connector | 3.5 mm jack |
| USB | USB-C, USB 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), 2.4 and 5 GHz; Wi-Fi Direct |
|---|---|
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| NFC | Yes |
| Satellite positioning | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou and QZSS |
| Cameras | Rear 50 MP with flash; front 5 MP |
|---|---|
| Model code | SM-G556B |
| Launch | Announced 10 January 2024; on sale from January 2024 |
Questions
When was the Samsung Galaxy XCover7 released?
Samsung announced it on January 10, 2024, and said it would be available from January 2024.
Does the Galaxy XCover7 have a removable battery?
Yes. Samsung lists a user-replaceable 4,050 mAh typical battery (3,950 mAh rated). Extra batteries and the POGO charging dock are sold separately.
Can the XCover key be used for push to talk?
Yes, with an app that supports it. GroupTalk marks the XCover 7's PTT button as working, and Microsoft sets it up for Teams Walkie Talkie under Settings > Advanced features > XCover/Active key.
How many Android updates does the XCover7 get?
It launched with Android 14, and Samsung's North Africa page promises up to four Android upgrades and five years of security updates.
What is the difference between the XCover7 and the XCover7 Pro?
The Pro adds a second programmable Top key, a 120 Hz screen, a 4,350 mAh battery, Wi-Fi 6E and stereo speakers with anti-feedback; the XCover7 keeps a 3.5 mm jack.
Does the Galaxy XCover7 have a headphone jack?
Yes. Samsung lists a 3.5 mm jack next to USB-C.
